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Lucius had a keen desire to explore those premises at the back of Cedar House, with a vague notion that his examination of them might throw some light upon the mystery which now filled his mind.
If these Winchers were indeed innocent, which the old man's manner and conduct inclined him to believe they must be, who was the guilty one? In that house-with the exception of its master, who in his feebleness counted for nothing-there were but three persons, Mr. and Mrs. Wincher and Lucille. One of those three must have opened the door last night; one of those three must have placed that candle in the upper window-the candle which was evidently meant for a signal.